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הִגָּיוֹן H1902
H1902 is the Hebrew word הִגָּיוֹן, transliterated higgâyôwn and said hig-gaw-yone'. The King James Version most often renders it higgaion.
What it means
a murmuring sound, i.e. a musical notation (probably similar to the modern affettuoso to indicate solemnity of movement); by implication, a machination.
Where it comes from
intensive from H1897 (הָגָה).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: device, Higgaion, meditation, solemn sound.
Verses using הִגָּיוֹן
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
Psalm 9:16 · KJV
The LORD is known by the judgment which he executeth: the wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. Higgaion. Selah.
Psalm 19:14 · KJV
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.
Lamentations 3:62 · KJV
The lips of those that rose up against me, and their device against me all the day.
Common questions
What does Strong's H1902 mean?
H1902 is the Hebrew word הִגָּיוֹן (higgâyôwn), meaning a murmuring sound, i.e. a musical notation (probably similar to the modern affettuoso to indicate solemnity of movement); by implication, a machination.
How is H1902 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it higgaion (1 time), meditation (1 time), against me and their device (1 time).
How many times does H1902 appear in the Bible?
הִגָּיוֹן (higgâyôwn) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H1902 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: intensive from H1897 (הָגָה).
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